The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) as part of a strategic initiative to enhance the quality of education within the state.
This announcement was made by the newly appointed Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Iyamu, during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Benin City.
Dr. Iyamu, who was sworn in on Monday after receiving confirmation from the Edo State House of Assembly, emphasized the significance of the education sector to the Okpebholo administration. He asserted that the recruitment process will occur in phases, specifically designed to address the staffing gaps plaguing public schools across the region.
“It is meant to fill the numerous vacancies in public schools. The government is committed to ensuring that all public schools in Edo are adequately staffed by qualified teachers,” Dr. Iyamu stated, underscoring the administration’s dedication to improving educational standards.
The commissioner further highlighted a significant shift in the educational landscape, declaring, “The era of having two or three teachers in a school is gone, and I am calling on qualified Nigerians to apply.”
He assured the public that the recruitment process would adhere strictly to merit-based criteria, reinforcing a commitment to selecting the most capable candidates for the vital role of nurturing future generations.
